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OU54 UEH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,108 mi
Last recorded147,108 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 UEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 147,108 miles

Rear advise subframe mountings corroded

advise under body chassy corrosion

advise welded plates covered in underseal

Fail 21 May 2025 147,101 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s rear sills as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2024 138,268 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 138,264 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired sharp edges (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 130,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in copper grease all (1.1.11 (c))

advise welded plates covered in thick under seal

Fail 19 Apr 2023 130,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s n/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022
Pass 1 Apr 2021

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2021

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2020
Fail 17 Mar 2020

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 116,235 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2019 116,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2018 106,249 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 106,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorating

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 100,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 93,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 May 2014 83,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 16 May 2014 83,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2013 73,202 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 63,767 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 May 2012 63,767 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,353 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 48,844 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 48,844 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,171 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 41,171 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,033 miles

Nearside front tyre near legal limit on outer edge

Offside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall, but not down to cords

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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OU54 UEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 113,960 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU54 UEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU54 UEH registered?

OU54 UEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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